Bring your research questions and connect with other genealogists as we meet with the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County librarian Barbara Snow. Use the time to ask Barbara's advice, make new connections or just use the library's resources as we discover more about our family history. No registration required.

Upcoming sessions

Learn more about your family history by just using Google! Join us as we welcome expert genealogist Katherine R. Willson as she demonstrates how to utilize Google's research capabilities including Google Alerts, Google Books, Google Maps, Google Scholar, Google Translation, Google Images and more. No registration required.

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Holiday spending and sales are going to be UP, so take action now to make the most of the months ahead & ROCK the Holidays.
In this session, you’ll learn:

How to Create a Plan - with clear & measurable goals

Select just right Offer for audiences

Select/create just the right lists (check it twice? you bet!)

Ways to make your offer POP! -- especially on mobile

How to take it Social & make it Shareable

Join us for this lively, information-packed event on Thursday, November 10 from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, just in time to help your (and your customers') holidays ROCK!

FamilySearch.org is a free searchable genealogical resource sponsored by the Church of Latter Day Saints. In addition to having billions of searchable records, it also has a vast amount of educational information regarding genealogy. Join us as we explore this free family history treasure trove.

Census and cemetery records are two of the most common resources for finding genealogy information and can be accessed through your own computer. However, knowing what you are looking for and how to use these records to full advantage is key. Join Barbara Snow of the Washtenaw County Genealogical Society as she shows tips and tricks for getting the most out of your genealogy research.